Clarinda vs Oakleigh South
The verdict
Clarinda is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $1.10M in Oakleigh South. Oakleigh South rates higher for transport (77 vs 63). Clarinda is closer to the coast (6.5 km vs 7.8 km).
Scores
| Clarinda | Oakleigh South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 84 |
| Transport | 63 | 77 |
| Education | 75 | 84 |
| Liveability | 87 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Clarinda | Oakleigh South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,441 | 9,851 |
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,589 | $1,915 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.0% | 54.8% |
| Born in Australia | 44.5% | 51.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Growth: Clarinda — · Oakleigh South —
Property
| Clarinda | Oakleigh South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.04M | $1.10M |
| Median unit price | $791K | $846K |
| House price YoY | 13.2% | -4.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Clarinda | Oakleigh South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 349 | 365 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 215 | 447 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 390 | 315 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,750 | 5,888 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Clarinda | Oakleigh South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,070 | 1,102 |
See the full school list on each profile: Clarinda · Oakleigh South
Transport
| Clarinda | Oakleigh South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 63 | 77 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 33 | 73 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 69 | 63 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Clarinda | Oakleigh South | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 5 |
| Parks | 17 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 19 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 28 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.5 km | 7.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.1 km | 16.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.5 km | 7.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.9 km | 4.0 km |
Population & growth
| Clarinda | Oakleigh South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,441 | 9,851 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,497 | 9,925 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.19% | 0.19% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Clarinda or Oakleigh South?
Clarinda has the higher residential safety score (Clarinda 71/100 vs Oakleigh South 69/100).
Which is more affordable, Clarinda or Oakleigh South?
Clarinda is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $1.10M.
Which has better schools, Clarinda or Oakleigh South?
Oakleigh South has a higher average school ICSEA (Clarinda 1070 vs Oakleigh South 1102; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Clarinda or Oakleigh South?
Oakleigh South has the higher transport score (Clarinda 63/100 vs Oakleigh South 77/100).
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